Scyphostelma rugosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosum
ID:
1329710
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Morillo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 2 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342164
Common Names
- Scyphostelma rugosum
- Rugosum Scyphostelma
- Rugosum Scyphostelm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scyphostelma rugosum (also called 'Scyphostelma', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scyphostelma rugosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scyphostelma rugosum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, elliptic-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scyphostelma rugosum is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Scyphostelma rugosum
Scyphostelma rugosum can be found in Colombia.
Scyphostelma rugosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scyphostelma rugosum?
Scyphostelma rugosum
What is the common name of Scyphostelma rugosum?
Rugose Scyphostelma
What is the natural habitat of Scyphostelma rugosum?
Tropical moist montane forests
Species in the Scyphostelma genus
Scyphostelma granatensis, Scyphostelma beckii, Scyphostelma bifidum, Scyphostelma brachyphyllum, Scyphostelma carmenaemiliae, Scyphostelma chimboracense, Scyphostelma confusum, Scyphostelma ecuadorense, Scyphostelma filisepalum, Scyphostelma harlingii, Scyphostelma intricatum, Scyphostelma isidrense, Scyphostelma lechleri, Scyphostelma longecalicinum, Scyphostelma luteynii, Scyphostelma microphyllum, Scyphostelma nubicola, Scyphostelma pichinchense, Scyphostelma ruizteranii, Scyphostelma serpyllifolium, Scyphostelma siderocalyx, Scyphostelma sodiroi, Scyphostelma tenellum, Scyphostelma trianae, Scyphostelma velutinum, Scyphostelma wurdackii, Scyphostelma veleziae, Scyphostelma rugosum,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146564-1: Based on the initial data import